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Short Draw Fire

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Unit Information

1539 Eleventh Ave. 
Helena, 
59601 
1539 Eleventh Ave. 
Helena, 
59601 

Incident Contacts

  • Public Information
    Email:
    carmen.borchelt@mt.gov
    Phone:
    406-421-2239
    Hours:
    8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

News

Short Draw Fire Daily Update 09-20-2024
Updated On: - 09/20/2024 / 09:13
Key Messages This is the final update for the Short Draw Fire.  
Short Draw Fire Daily Update 09-19-2024
Updated On: - 09/19/2024 / 09:54
Key Messages Fire managers will verify and ensure the fire is 100% contained and controlled by end of day Friday, September 20, through ongoing mop-up activities. The fire is currently 92% contained, with secure fire lines established around most of the perimeter. Extra resources have been demobilized or redirected to other priority incidents. Current Status 
Short Draw Fire Daily Update 09-18-2024
Updated On: - 09/18/2024 / 09:10
Key Messages Fire managers will verify and ensure the fire is 100% contained and controlled by end of day Friday, September 20, through ongoing mop-up activities. The fire is currently 74% contained, with secure fire lines established around most of the perimeter. Extra resources have been demobilized or redirected to other priority incidents. Current Status 
Short Draw Fire Daily Update 09-17-2024
Updated On: - 09/17/2024 / 10:06
Key Messages The Montana DNRC County Assist Team and local agencies have been connecting with affected landowners to provide available resources. For information on post-fire relief, please visit: https://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/resources/wildfire.html.  
Short Draw Fire Daily Update 09-16-2024
Updated On: - 09/16/2024 / 11:54
Key Messages All evacuation warnings and notices issued by the Powder River County Sheriff's Office and Campbell County Sheriff's Office have been rescinded. 
Short Draw Fire Daily Update 09-15-2024
Updated On: - 09/15/2024 / 11:32
Key Messages All evacuation warnings and notices issued by the Powder River County Sheriff's Office and Campbell County Sheriff's Office have been rescinded. 
Short Draw Fire Daily Update 09-14-2024
Updated On: - 09/14/2024 / 09:45
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Short Draw Fire Daily Update 09-13-2024
Updated On: - 09/13/2024 / 17:09
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